As a member of the Warhol Superstars - the famous clique of artists, freaks, and geeks that surrounded Andy Warhol at all times - Jackie's fame was all but assured. Warhol said of her that "Jackie Curtis is not a drag queen. Jackie is an artist. A pioneer without a frontier". It showed through all her performances as well as plays that she directed, which often starred other transgender personalities.
At Warhol's studio, called The Factory, and abroad, Jackie starred in several notable films of the time and was a gifted singer-songwriter to boot. In the early 80s, though, her output went into decline due to drug addiction. She filmed only two more movies in her last five years, and in 1985 succumbed to a heroin overdose. She was 38 at the time. A short life, but it the eyes of the LGBT community, an incredibly powerful one.
Over the years, weve seen so many food trends come and go, such as ramen burgers, matcha, and spiked ice-cream. Nowadays, were seeing another trend making waves in the food industry. How many times today have you seen an Instagram photo of a scoop of black ice cream, or a cup of black yogurt, or hamburgers with black buns? Indeed, the charcoal trend has taken the world by storm.
So, what gives your latte that deep black shade? Activated charcoal, or coconut ash, is produced by heating coconut shells to insanely high temperatures until theyre burnt to a crisp. The ashes are then increased in size by steaming at high temperatures. Through this process, the ashes become a strong detoxifier, mostly because they become extra absorbent. This product may be purchased in pill form, and promises to alleviate hangovers, minimize the effects of food poisoning, and fight the visible signs of aging.
Activated charcoal is said to boost ones energy as a result of decreasing toxins in the body. However, no evidence proves that detoxifying can lead to increased energy. Also, while it can help cure a hangover, it doesnt necessarily remove alcohol from your blood. It is also said to aid in debloating your stomach because it cleanses your colon but again, this all anecdotal and isnt supported by scientific evidence as of yet. All we can say for sure is that it is a proven detoxifier.